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Mental Health
Betrayal Trauma
Pornography Addiction
Infidelity
Relationships
Pornography
Counseling
Trauma
Childhood Trauma
Healing
Trauma Bonding
Sex Addiction
Emotional Healing
Domestic Violence
Boundaries
Recovery Process
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)
Marriage Counseling
Gaslighting

Formerly: The Marriage Podcast for Smart People. Co-hosted by Caleb and Verlynda Simonyi-Gindele. We are married to each other and are both counselors who have worked extensively with couples and individuals. We own Therapevo Counselling Inc., a counselling agency that delivers hope and healing to clients across North America and beyond via secure Zoom video call.

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Latest Episodes

If you have ever sat next to someone you love and felt completely alone, this episode is for you. Verlynda and Caleb unpack why loneliness inside a committed relationship is usually a signal about emotional accessibility rather than evidence that you... more

If you have the flashbacks and the hypervigilance and the sleep that will not come, and someone has told you it is time to move on, this episode is for you. Caleb and Verlynda walk through why betrayal produces the full symptom picture of post-trauma... more

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If you have gone completely blank while your partner asked questions about what you did, this episode is for you. Caleb and Verlynda break down what is actually happening in your nervous system in that moment, why toxic shame collapses you while guil... more

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AI porn is not one thing: it is four, and the kinds that talk back reach deeper than video ever could. Caleb and Verlynda explain why AI companions hook the attachment system, what partners feel when they discover a chat thread that reads like an aff... more

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Recent Guests

Mary DeMuth
Author, speaker, and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, who shares her story and insights on healing and intimacy.
Author of 'Not Marked' and 'We Too'
Episode: Loving a Sexual Abuse Survivor: A Partner’s Practical Guide
Ron de Jager
Specialist counselor, professor of music, and accomplished vocalist
Therapevo Counseling
Episode: Is Past Trauma Affecting Your Singing Voice?
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Renowned psychiatrist and author of 'The Body Keeps the Score'
Episode: How to Tell If You Have PTSD – The Signs You Need to Watch For

Hosts

Caleb Simonyi-Gindele
Host of Normalize Therapy; co-host; licensed counselor; Therapevo founder
Verlynda Simonyi-Gindele
Co-host; licensed counselor; co-founder of Therapevo Counselling; host

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 508 ratings
  • Sure,it can be true…

    For a person without morals or values and be fine with a mate that doesn’t have a concept of love and cherish. Loving your mate means each day you CHOOSE to do the right thing. It also means from the start you DECIDE BEFORE how you will always handle situations that lead to other more serious situations (gateway situations) to never crack the door and keep your focus on your goal, like any sane person would if they were an Olympic athlete or a CEO.

    You only leave things up in the air when it do... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Donder1
    United States5 months ago
  • Thank you!!!!

    This podcast has helped me more than any other thing that I’ve done to work through betrayal. I’m so thankful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuzyMet303
    United Statesa year ago
  • Please come back!!!

    This podcast was recommended by a therapist. I started listening to different episodes that spoke to me. Although, I’m not a deeply religious person I still feel you can get something out of listening to their sound and well thought conversations. My partner and I may not make it through this rough time, but I am at least I can move forward and find some peace while diving into some introspection.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    kir2833
    United States3 years ago
  • You Have To Come Back!

    Your podcast is amazing!!!

    Your help is so needed! You have ti come back to podcast! 🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goldenlady811
    United States3 years ago
  • Figuring out technology, like this internet.

    Really enjoying this marriage counselling. Jeff M.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cancel because frustrated
    Canada4 years ago

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Therapy promotion is appreciated by some; others note strong host banter and theological framing.
Listeners praise practical, research-based relationship guidance and compassionate approach.
High-quality, evidence-backed content that helps couples understand and repair after betrayal and addiction.

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Hysterical Bonding: Why You Want Him More After Betrayal
Q: Caleb, can you talk for a minute about what a couple's bond actually looks like, what it actually does in everyday life, like without them even noticing?
Caleb explains that attachment to a partner acts as the ground under your feet; when that ground cracks, people instinctively reach for the partner who has caused the rupture, driven by primal panic and neurochemical responses, rather than conscious choices.
Gaslighting Explained: The Ultimate Guide to What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Stop It
Q: Can you talk to us about the long-term impact? What does this do to a person who lives with this?
It leads to confusion, chronic self-doubt, and a loss of self-trust, which can result in profound psychological distress.
Gaslighting Explained: The Ultimate Guide to What It Is, Why It Happens, and How to Stop It
Q: So, Gailb, I'm wondering if you can explain to us what gas lighting is and what gas lighting is not.
Gas lighting is a deliberate pattern of manipulation aimed at making someone question their own reality and perception.
Loving a Sexual Abuse Survivor: A Partner’s Practical Guide
Q: What is the turning point for a partner who feels helpless in this situation?
Mary mentions the importance of community support and understanding that many couples face these challenges.
Loving a Sexual Abuse Survivor: A Partner’s Practical Guide
Q: What can you tell us about the challenges faced by partners of sexual abuse survivors?
Mary highlights that partners often feel confused and rejected, struggling to understand their spouse's needs while also managing their own emotional states in the relationship.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Normalize therapy.

What is Normalize therapy. about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Gripping, research-backed guidance for couples navigating betrayal, porn use, and recovery. Episodes blend clinical theories (attachment, EFT, Gottman-informed repairs) with practical steps, real-world examples, and clear calls to seek therapy. A standout is the consistent emphasis on therapy as a long-term relationship practice, not a last resort, with a practical toolkit for rebuilding trust, communicating under stress, and repairing after infidelity or addiction. The show often frames difficult topics through a compassionate, evidence-based lens and frequently promotes their own therapy practice and Zoom-based services, making it a potentially valuable resource for couples, therapists, and sponsors focused on relationship health and ment... more

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